Dupondius - Julia Paula CONCORDIA S C; Concordia
Bronze | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 219-220 |
Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
Composition | Bronze |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#277075 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand; in left field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA S C
Translation:
Concordia Senatus Consultum.
Harmony. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Julia Paula coin features an image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on its reverse side. This image symbolizes the importance of unity and cooperation during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who issued the coin during his campaigns against the Parthian Empire.